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7 October 20252 October 2025

Processes in Flow: AI’s Role in Resource-Efficient Production

Chemical processes such as depolymerization or enzymatic recycling can be optimised by AI – with the goal of converting waste back into high-value feedstocks


2 October 202526 September 2025

CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted

Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October-November 2025, and applicants will receive the call results in the second half of January 2026


30 September 202525 September 2025

Big News: traceless® is nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2025!

One of Germany’s most prestigious awards for science and innovation will recognize traceless' clear benefits for society, the environment, and the economy


29 September 202523 September 2025

Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials   

A team of university and industry researchers have been awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop mechanisms to produce sturdy and reusable bioplastics


Fashion for Good Unveils “The Next Stride”, A New Footwear Project To Replace Fossil Fuel Material With Bio-based Sole Innovation

In partnership with adidas, Target and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel–derived materials


TômTex debuts bio-based textile at New York Fashion Week

The new material is engineered using proprietary biomaterials that mimic nature’s own design principles


25 September 202519 September 2025

Biodegradable alternatives to (intentional) microplastics

BIOWEG, a German biotechnology company developing high-performance, biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, has closed a EUR 16 million Series A round


22 September 202516 September 2025

Ecovia Bio Commissions the First Polyglutamic Acid Production Facility in the U.S.

Historic milestone: new state-of-the-art 20,000 square-foot facility will supply early customers with domestically produced high-quality PGA solutions to meet the growing market demand


16 September 20259 September 2025

What consumers really think of biomaterials

When and why do people buy bio?


15 September 20259 September 2025

Harnessing Municipal Wastewater as a Resource

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are working with partners to recover high-quality products from municipal wastewater


IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications

Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch


10 September 20254 September 2025

FKuR exhibits at K 2025

„Let’s keep it in the loop“ – sustainable plastic solutions for a circular future


9 September 202511 November 2025

SAXY PLASTICS: New Plastics from Regional Waste – Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable

Since conventional recycling degrades material quality and prevents a true closed-loop economy, SAXY PLASTICS aims to develop innovative plastics from regional waste streams


8 September 20252 September 2025

From Tea Bags to Spacecraft: How Lenzing is high performing with cellulosic Lyocell fibers in a wide range of industrial applications

Lenzing fibers have a lower impact on the environment through the fiber production process, the natural biodegradability of the fiber structure, and the sustainable origin of the wood used to make the fibers


Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag

One of the goals for Green Science Alliance is to replace all the petroleum based materials with plant biomass alternatives


4 September 202529 August 2025

Green Perspectives: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings

In addition to market data and forecasts on bio-based coatings, the market report also contains background information on the regulatory framework of the paints and coatings industry in Europe as well as the general economic situation and the situation in the construction industry


28 August 202522 August 2025

AIMPLAS to showcase circular, low-carbon and bio-based plastics innovation at the K 2025

In the field of energy and decarbonization, AIMPLAS will display its latest developments in advanced materials applied to CO₂ capture and utilization, hydrogen production and storage, and battery manufacturing


Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites

The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties


26 August 202520 August 2025

From food packaging to fashion

How edible and biodegradable materials are shaping the future of clothing


21 August 202518 August 2025

PROMOFER: Turning Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues into Bioplastics and Sustainable Polyurethane Materials

Coordinated by AIMPLAS, the project aims to unlock the potential of agri-food and lignocellulosic residues by converting them into two high-value bio-based compounds


Biomaterials enter the space age

Biomaterials could support safer and more sustainable space travel


20 August 202517 August 2025

Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags

Crafted from certified compostable materials like PLA and cornstarch, these innovative bags naturally break down under home or industrial composting conditions


NantBioRenewables Named Finalist for Product Innovation at 2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards

New, innovative sustainable straws are made with Ocean Calcium Sand


15 August 202514 August 2025

Leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues

Adding cellulose makes bioplastics biodegradable, stronger


5 August 202529 July 2025

Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic

Research paper offers fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process


22 July 202516 July 2025

COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

This research project is working on formulations based on the PHBV copolymer, for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors


17 July 202515 July 2025

Balena’s BioCir® Flex debuts in Stella McCartney’s S-Wave

BioCir® Flex is a next-generation material that combines high-performance qualities with environmental responsibility


16 July 202510 July 2025

Toyobo signs joint development agreement with DMC Biotechnologies Inc. to develop and commercialize sustainable, key compounds for plastic raw materials

Sustainable key chemical compounds to be used as raw materials for general-purpose plastics by applying synthetic biology technologies to microorganisms


15 July 202514 July 2025

European Bioplastics Relocates to Brussels and Welcomes New Secretary General

Lorenza Romanese will lead the organisation in its next phase of strategic development and further integration within the EU policy landscape


Corn Next advances sustainable packaging with biodegradable Corn-17 and new U.S. facility

This funding marks a key step toward replacing harmful single-use plastics with Corn Next-17, its proprietary biodegradable material


14 July 202511 July 2025

AIMPLAS Investigates New Processes to Improve the Properties of Bioplastics for Packaging Applications

The BIOPROCESS project, led by AIMPLAS, aims to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics to produce films for high-performance, flexible packaging in various sectors


10 July 20257 July 2025

Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging

Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers can now replace conventional oil-based plastic in their thermoforming processes with an eco-friendly alternative – while continuing ‘business as usual’


8 July 20252 July 2025

Syensqo launches Miracare® Biopacify, a biodegradable natural opacifier for liquid laundry detergents

New Miracare® Biopacify complies with upcoming European microplastics regulations while maintaining premium performance levels


4 July 202530 June 2025

Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives

The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry


Syensqo and Microsoft sign Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration


2 July 202526 June 2025

UBQ Materials Launches Price-Stable Circular Material, Providing Manufacturers with Sustainable Plastic Alternative

UBQ™ helps reduce sourcing risks for manufacturers while providing solutions to the global waste crisis


Element Labs Unveils NEOZANT™ Polymer: A Groundbreaking Material Revolutionizing Industry Standards

Exothermic and JBT Showcase NEOZANT™’s Real-World Impact


VTT has developed a degradable solar cell module to be attached to a plant leaf – agriculture needs green electronics

The cell developed by VTT is made of a bio-based thin film substrate and has a partly inorganic structure


26 June 202523 June 2025

Sulzer inaugurates state-of-the-art biopolymer engineering and scale-up center

Innovation Technology Hub is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability


Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution 

New study presents a coating system with intrinsic antibacterial properties and excellent fouling-release performance, achieved without relying on biocidal additives


25 June 202517 June 2025

Backstage Pass: The Pick that Rocked

From material innovation to music festival — how our friespickers made their large-scale debut


24 June 202517 June 2025

Normec OWS and B4Plastics Launch Groundbreaking Biodegradation Pre-screening Platform

This innovation aims to significantly reduce testing times for biodegradable materials - addressing a major bottleneck in the sustainable materials industry


23 June 202516 June 2025

Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific to Further Diversify Sustainable Materials Portfolio

Acquisition underscores Teknor's continued commitment to building sustainable solutions through material science innovation


Sun, sea, sustainability: biobased swaps for greener holidays

We show you how to holiday with a lighter impact by incorporating renewable and upcycled products into your summer packing


17 June 202512 June 2025

AmphiStar and Kensing Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Upcycled Biosurfactants to the North American Personal Care Market 

Leveraging its deep surfactant expertise and established market access, Kensing will play a critical role in driving adoption across the Personal Care and HI&I Industries


10 June 20255 June 2025

Sulzer and Emirates Biotech advance strategic partnership with equipment supply contract for world’s largest bioplastics facility

Sulzer will manufacture and supply the essential proprietary equipment for the integrated PLA production process from lactic acid


5 June 202528 May 2025

Comparative study highlights benefits of paper sacks over WPP alternatives

CEPI Eurokraft commissioned lab tests comparing paper and woven polypropylene (WPP) cement sacks - and the results were clear


3 June 20252 June 2025

Do Biodegradable Plastics Encourage Littering?

A Critical Review: Unpacking the Paradox


26 May 202520 May 2025

K&R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO® technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide

CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching


Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment

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